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Geelong, Australia 🇦🇺
#1387
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Nomad Score:
62%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$950.00
$1,800.00
$85.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals (Airbnb or serviced apartments) |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$160.00
$220.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$60.00
$90.00
$5.00
|
Daily average cost for prepaid SIM and occasional Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$350.00
$600.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for occasional self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$120.00
$200.00
$8.00
|
Daily average for public transport and occasional taxi |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$700.00
$40.00
|
Daily average for meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$80.00
$180.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for entertainment and tours |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$120.00
$350.00
$0.00
|
Tourists typically use travel insurance, not monthly health insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
One-time or occasional fees averaged monthly for expats |
| Total |
$1,990.00
$4,240.00
$163.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$850.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.00
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$7.00
Price for a pint at a local pub; craft beers may be slightly higher.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Typical casual dining meal; prices may rise slightly in tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$12.00
Standard fast food combo meal at major chains.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.80
Per kilometer charge; may increase during peak hours.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$100.00
Covers buses and regional trains within Geelong.
per month